[go: up one dir, main page]
More Web Proxy on the site http://driver.im/

US6779782B1 - Cornerpost and H-brace system - Google Patents

Cornerpost and H-brace system Download PDF

Info

Publication number
US6779782B1
US6779782B1 US10/352,573 US35257303A US6779782B1 US 6779782 B1 US6779782 B1 US 6779782B1 US 35257303 A US35257303 A US 35257303A US 6779782 B1 US6779782 B1 US 6779782B1
Authority
US
United States
Prior art keywords
ears
fence
posts
post
ring
Prior art date
Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.)
Expired - Fee Related
Application number
US10/352,573
Inventor
Russell L. Webb
Current Assignee (The listed assignees may be inaccurate. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation or warranty as to the accuracy of the list.)
Individual
Original Assignee
Individual
Priority date (The priority date is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the date listed.)
Filing date
Publication date
Application filed by Individual filed Critical Individual
Priority to US10/352,573 priority Critical patent/US6779782B1/en
Application granted granted Critical
Publication of US6779782B1 publication Critical patent/US6779782B1/en
Anticipated expiration legal-status Critical
Expired - Fee Related legal-status Critical Current

Links

Images

Classifications

    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E04—BUILDING
    • E04H—BUILDINGS OR LIKE STRUCTURES FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSES; SWIMMING OR SPLASH BATHS OR POOLS; MASTS; FENCING; TENTS OR CANOPIES, IN GENERAL
    • E04H17/00—Fencing, e.g. fences, enclosures, corrals
    • E04H17/14—Fences constructed of rigid elements, e.g. with additional wire fillings or with posts
    • E04H17/1413—Post-and-rail fences, e.g. without vertical cross-members
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E04—BUILDING
    • E04F—FINISHING WORK ON BUILDINGS, e.g. STAIRS, FLOORS
    • E04F11/00—Stairways, ramps, or like structures; Balustrades; Handrails
    • E04F11/18—Balustrades; Handrails
    • E04F11/181—Balustrades
    • E04F11/1817—Connections therefor
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E04—BUILDING
    • E04F—FINISHING WORK ON BUILDINGS, e.g. STAIRS, FLOORS
    • E04F11/00—Stairways, ramps, or like structures; Balustrades; Handrails
    • E04F11/18—Balustrades; Handrails
    • E04F11/181—Balustrades
    • E04F11/1817—Connections therefor
    • E04F11/1834—Connections therefor with adjustable angle, e.g. pivotal connections
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E04—BUILDING
    • E04H—BUILDINGS OR LIKE STRUCTURES FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSES; SWIMMING OR SPLASH BATHS OR POOLS; MASTS; FENCING; TENTS OR CANOPIES, IN GENERAL
    • E04H17/00—Fencing, e.g. fences, enclosures, corrals
    • E04H17/14—Fences constructed of rigid elements, e.g. with additional wire fillings or with posts
    • E04H17/1413—Post-and-rail fences, e.g. without vertical cross-members
    • E04H17/1447—Details of connections between rails and posts
    • E04H17/1448—Adjustable, angled or hinged connections
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E04—BUILDING
    • E04H—BUILDINGS OR LIKE STRUCTURES FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSES; SWIMMING OR SPLASH BATHS OR POOLS; MASTS; FENCING; TENTS OR CANOPIES, IN GENERAL
    • E04H17/00—Fencing, e.g. fences, enclosures, corrals
    • E04H17/14—Fences constructed of rigid elements, e.g. with additional wire fillings or with posts
    • E04H17/1413—Post-and-rail fences, e.g. without vertical cross-members
    • E04H17/1447—Details of connections between rails and posts
    • E04H17/1452—Details of connections between rails and posts the ends of the rails are fixed on the lateral sides of the posts
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E04—BUILDING
    • E04H—BUILDINGS OR LIKE STRUCTURES FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSES; SWIMMING OR SPLASH BATHS OR POOLS; MASTS; FENCING; TENTS OR CANOPIES, IN GENERAL
    • E04H17/00—Fencing, e.g. fences, enclosures, corrals
    • E04H17/14—Fences constructed of rigid elements, e.g. with additional wire fillings or with posts
    • E04H17/1413—Post-and-rail fences, e.g. without vertical cross-members
    • E04H17/1447—Details of connections between rails and posts
    • E04H17/1473—Details of connections between rails and posts using fixing devices encircling, partially or fully, the post
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E04—BUILDING
    • E04F—FINISHING WORK ON BUILDINGS, e.g. STAIRS, FLOORS
    • E04F11/00—Stairways, ramps, or like structures; Balustrades; Handrails
    • E04F11/18—Balustrades; Handrails
    • E04F11/181—Balustrades
    • E04F11/1817—Connections therefor
    • E04F2011/1819—Connections therefor between balustrade posts and horizontal or sloping balustrade members
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E04—BUILDING
    • E04F—FINISHING WORK ON BUILDINGS, e.g. STAIRS, FLOORS
    • E04F11/00—Stairways, ramps, or like structures; Balustrades; Handrails
    • E04F11/18—Balustrades; Handrails
    • E04F11/181—Balustrades
    • E04F11/1817—Connections therefor
    • E04F2011/1819—Connections therefor between balustrade posts and horizontal or sloping balustrade members
    • E04F2011/1821—Connections therefor between balustrade posts and horizontal or sloping balustrade members between balustrade posts and handrails

Definitions

  • the present invention relates to a corner post and H-brace system for building fences. More specifically, the present invention is a system employing fence posts and connecting rods that extend between adjacent fence posts.
  • the connecting rods attach to the posts via ears and rings provided on the posts.
  • the connecting rods and the ears and rings which are standard structural components of the system allow a fence of any horizontal curvature to be custom built, even when the ground on which the fence is to be built that is not level.
  • the present invention relates to a corner post and H-brace system for building fences that addresses these problems. More specifically, the present invention is a system employing fence posts and connecting rods that extend between adjacent fence posts.
  • the connecting rods attach to the posts via ears and rings provided on the posts.
  • the connecting rods and the ears and rings which are standard structural components of the system, allow a fence of any horizontal curvature to be custom built, even when the ground on which the fence is to be built that is not level. Construction of fences, corner posts, and H-braces employing the present invention requires only those tools that are necessary to set the posts and additionally only a couple of tools for securing the connecting rods to the fence posts via bolts or via other suitable fasteners.
  • the present invention is a corner post and H-brace system for building fences.
  • the present invention is a system employing fence posts and connecting rods that extend between adjacent fence posts.
  • the connecting rods attach to the posts via ears and rings provided on the posts.
  • Each fence post is provided with at least two sets of ears provided on one side of the post.
  • Each set of ears is provided with aligned bolt openings there through for receiving a bolt or other similar type of fastener.
  • Each end of the connecting rods is similarly provided with a bolt opening.
  • the connecting rods secure to the pairs of ears on adjacent fence posts by inserting the end on the connecting rod between a pair of ears so that all of the bolt openings in the connecting rod and the pair of ears align, and then securing a bolt or other fastening device through the aligned bolt openings.
  • the pairs of ears are aligned with a longitudinal axis of their associated fence posts so that the connecting rod can pivot upward and downward, i.e. pivot so that the oppose end of the connecting rod can move vertically, at the pair of ears relative to the fence post.
  • Each fence post may alternately be provided with additional opposite sets of ears on a second opposite side of the post or with rings that secure around the original sets of ears provided on the first side of the post.
  • Each ring is rotatable horizontally on its associated post so that the connecting rods that attach to a pair of ring ears provided on each ring can be rotated horizontally relative to its associated fence post.
  • the three types of fence posts employed in the present system are fence posts having pairs of ears on only a first side of the posts, fence posts having pairs of ears on two opposite sides of the posts, and fence posts with a combination of a ring associated with each of pair of ears where the pairs of ears are located on only the first side of the posts.
  • These three types of fence posts, along with connecting rods and fasteners comprise the standard components of the present system. Any one of the three types of fence posts or any combination of the three types can be used together with the connecting rods and fasteners to construct a fence, a corner post, an H-brace, or any other type of fence configuration desired.
  • the connecting rods and the ears and rings which are standard structural components of the system, allow a fence of any horizontal curvature to be custom built, even when the ground on which the fence is to be built that is not level. Construction of fences, corner posts, and H-braces employing the present invention requires only those tools that are necessary to set the posts and additionally only a couple of tools for securing the connecting rods to the fence posts via bolts or via other suitable fasteners.
  • FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a curved fence built around an obstruction employing a corner post and H-brace system for building fences according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 2 is a top view of the fence of FIG. 1 .
  • FIG. 3 is a front view of a second straight fence built on uneven ground employing the system of the present invention.
  • FIG. 4 is a top view of the fence of FIG. 3 .
  • FIG. 5 is a corner post built employing the system of the present invention.
  • FIG. 6 is a top view of the corner post of FIG. 5 .
  • FIG. 7 is an H-brace built employing the system of the present invention.
  • FIG. 8 is a straight fence built on level ground employing the system of the present invention.
  • FIG. 9 is a top view of the fence of FIG. 8 .
  • FIG. 10 is an enlarged front view of a fence post with a combination pair of ears on one side of the post and a ring encircling the pair of ears.
  • FIG. 11 is the ring of FIG. 10, as indicated by arrow 11 in FIG. 10, shown removed from the post.
  • FIG. 12 is a top view taken along line 12 — 12 of FIG. 11 .
  • FIG. 13 is an enlarged view of the post and attached pair of ears of FIG. 10, as indicated by arrow 13 in FIG. 10 .
  • FIG. 14 is a cross sectional view taken along line 14 — 14 of FIG. 13 .
  • FIG. 15 is an enlarged front view of a fence post with attached pair of ears on one side of the post.
  • FIG. 16 is a cross sectional view taken along line 16 — 16 of FIG. 15 .
  • FIG. 17 is an enlarged front view of a fence post with pairs of ears attached on opposite sides of the post.
  • FIG. 18 is a cross sectional view taken along line 18 — 18 of FIG. 17 with bolts and nuts shown in relationship to the bolt openings provided in the pairs of ears.
  • FIG. 19 is an enlarged front view of an end of a connecting rod showing the bolt opening there through.
  • FIG. 20 is a top view of the connecting rod taken along line 20 — 20 of FIG. 19 .
  • FIG. 21 is an X-brace built employing the system of the present invention.
  • FIGS. 1-9 and 21 there is illustrated a corner post and H-brace system 10 for building fences according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
  • the present invention is a system 10 employing three configurations of fence posts 12 , connecting rods 14 that extend between adjacent fence posts 12 , and fasteners for securing the connecting rods 14 to the posts 12 .
  • FIGS. 1 and 2 illustrate a curved fence that may be built with the system 10 either on level or uneven ground 36 in order to avoid an obstacle 15 such as the one shown in outline in FIGS. 1 and 2.
  • FIGS. 3, 4 , 8 and 9 illustrate a straight fence built with the system 10 either on level or uneven ground 36 .
  • FIGS. 5 and 6 illustrate a corner post arrangement built with the system 10 either on level or uneven ground 36 .
  • FIG. 7 illustrates an H-brace arrangement built with the system 10 either on level or uneven ground 36 .
  • FIG. 21 illustrates an X-brace arrangement which can be built with the system 10 only on level ground 36 .
  • the connecting rods 14 attach to the posts 12 via pairs of ears 16 and pairs of opposite ears 16 A provided, respectively, on first and second sides 18 and 20 of the posts 12 , and via pairs of ring ears 16 B provide on rings 22 that rotatably attach to the posts 12 in association with the pairs of ears 16 that are attached on the first side 18 of the posts 12 .
  • FIG. 11 illustrates the ring of FIG. 10, as indicated by arrow 11 in FIG. 10
  • FIG. 13 illustrates the post and attached pair of ears of FIG. 10, as indicated by arrow 13 in FIG. 10 .
  • Each of the three types or configurations of fence posts 12 employed in the present system 10 is provided with at least two sets of ears 16 provided on the first side 18 of the post 12 .
  • Each set of ears 16 is provided with aligned bolt openings 24 there through for receiving a bolt 26 or other similar type of fastener.
  • Each end 28 of the connecting rods 14 is similarly provided with a bolt opening 30 .
  • the connecting rods 14 secure to the pairs of ears 16 on adjacent fence posts 12 by inserting the end 28 of the connecting rod 14 between a pair of ears 16 so that the bolt openings 24 and 30 in the pair of ears 16 and in the end 28 of the connecting rod 14 align, and then securing a bolt 26 or other fastening device through the aligned bolt openings 24 and 30 . If a bolt 26 is employed, it is secured within the bolt openings 24 and 30 via a nut 32 .
  • the pairs of ears 16 are aligned with a longitudinal axis 34 of their associated fence post 12 so that the connecting rod 14 can pivot upward and downward, i.e. pivot so that the oppose end 28 of the connecting rod 14 can move vertically, at the pair of ears 16 relative to the fence post 12 .
  • each fence post 12 may be provided with additional opposite sets or pairs of ears 16 A on the second opposite second side 20 of the post 12 or, alternately as illustrated in FIGS. 10-14, may be provided with rings 22 that secure around the original sets of ears 16 provided on the first side 18 of the post 12 .
  • Each ring 22 is provided with a pair of ring ears 16 B, and each of the pairs of ears 16 A and 16 B is provided with aligned bolt openings 24 A and 24 B, respectively, there through similar to the bolt openings 24 previously described in relationship to the ears 16 .
  • Each ring 22 is rotatable horizontally on its associated post 12 so that the connecting rods 14 that attach to the pair of ring ears 16 B via the bolt openings 24 B can be rotated horizontally relative to its associated fence post 12 .
  • the pairs of ears 16 A, and 16 B are aligned with the longitudinal axis 34 of their associated fence posts 12 so that the connecting rod 14 can pivot upward and downward, i.e. pivot so that the oppose end 28 of the connecting rod 14 can also move vertically, at the pairs of ears 16 A and 16 B relative to the fence post 12 .
  • the three types of fence posts 12 employed in the present system are fence posts 12 having pairs of ears 16 on only a first side 18 of the posts 12 ; fence posts 12 having pairs of ears 16 and 16 B on two opposite sides 18 and 20 , respectively, of the posts 12 ; and fence posts 12 with a combination of a ring 22 associated with each pair of ears 16 where the pairs of ears 16 are located on only the first side 18 of the posts 12 .
  • These three types of fence posts 12 , along with connecting rods 14 and fasteners 26 and 32 comprise the standard components of the present system 10 .
  • Any one of the three types of fence posts 12 or any combination of the two or more or the three types can be used together with the connecting rods 14 and fasteners 26 and 32 to construct a fence, a corner post, an H-brace, and X-brace or any other type of fence configuration desired.
  • the connecting rods 14 and the ears 16 , 16 A, and 16 B and rings 22 which are standard structural components of the system 10 , allow a fence of any horizontal curvature to be custom built, even when the ground 36 on which the fence is to be built that is not level. Construction of fences, corner posts, H-braces, X-braces, etc. employing the present invention requires only those tools that are necessary to set the posts 12 and additionally only a couple of tools for securing the connecting rods 14 to the fence posts 12 via bolts 26 and nuts 32 or via other suitable fasteners.
  • decorative caps 38 may optionally be attached to the tops 40 of the posts 12 to prevent water from entering the hollow interior cavities 42 of the posts 12 .

Landscapes

  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Architecture (AREA)
  • Civil Engineering (AREA)
  • Structural Engineering (AREA)
  • Fencing (AREA)

Abstract

A corner post and H-brace system for building fences employing standard components of the system and a couple of simple tools. The system employs fence posts and connecting rods that extend between adjacent fence posts. The connecting rods attach to ears and rings provided on the posts via bolts or other suitable fasteners. The ears and rings allow the connecting rods to be pivoted upward and downward relative to the posts and allow the connecting rods to be rotated around the posts so that a fence of any horizontal curvature can be custom built, even on ground that is not level.

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
1. Field of the Invention
The present invention relates to a corner post and H-brace system for building fences. More specifically, the present invention is a system employing fence posts and connecting rods that extend between adjacent fence posts. The connecting rods attach to the posts via ears and rings provided on the posts. The connecting rods and the ears and rings which are standard structural components of the system allow a fence of any horizontal curvature to be custom built, even when the ground on which the fence is to be built that is not level.
2. Description of the Related Art
Building fences for containing livestock is a task that the stockman must routinely perform. Unfortunately, these fences must be built on relatively inaccessible and hilly terrain. Also, the fences often must be built to curve around obstacles, such as ponds or streams. Finally, the corners of the fences are often not perpendicular. Traditionally, when fences are built under these conditions, the workman must custom make the corner posts and bracing for the corner posts and must custom make H-braces for the fence. This customization requires a great deal of time and requires the workman to carry extra tools and materials to the construction site, increasing the time, trouble and cost of the construction.
The present invention relates to a corner post and H-brace system for building fences that addresses these problems. More specifically, the present invention is a system employing fence posts and connecting rods that extend between adjacent fence posts. The connecting rods attach to the posts via ears and rings provided on the posts. The connecting rods and the ears and rings, which are standard structural components of the system, allow a fence of any horizontal curvature to be custom built, even when the ground on which the fence is to be built that is not level. Construction of fences, corner posts, and H-braces employing the present invention requires only those tools that are necessary to set the posts and additionally only a couple of tools for securing the connecting rods to the fence posts via bolts or via other suitable fasteners.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
The present invention is a corner post and H-brace system for building fences. The present invention is a system employing fence posts and connecting rods that extend between adjacent fence posts. The connecting rods attach to the posts via ears and rings provided on the posts. Each fence post is provided with at least two sets of ears provided on one side of the post. Each set of ears is provided with aligned bolt openings there through for receiving a bolt or other similar type of fastener. Each end of the connecting rods is similarly provided with a bolt opening.
The connecting rods secure to the pairs of ears on adjacent fence posts by inserting the end on the connecting rod between a pair of ears so that all of the bolt openings in the connecting rod and the pair of ears align, and then securing a bolt or other fastening device through the aligned bolt openings. The pairs of ears are aligned with a longitudinal axis of their associated fence posts so that the connecting rod can pivot upward and downward, i.e. pivot so that the oppose end of the connecting rod can move vertically, at the pair of ears relative to the fence post.
Each fence post may alternately be provided with additional opposite sets of ears on a second opposite side of the post or with rings that secure around the original sets of ears provided on the first side of the post. Each ring is rotatable horizontally on its associated post so that the connecting rods that attach to a pair of ring ears provided on each ring can be rotated horizontally relative to its associated fence post.
Thus, the three types of fence posts employed in the present system are fence posts having pairs of ears on only a first side of the posts, fence posts having pairs of ears on two opposite sides of the posts, and fence posts with a combination of a ring associated with each of pair of ears where the pairs of ears are located on only the first side of the posts. These three types of fence posts, along with connecting rods and fasteners comprise the standard components of the present system. Any one of the three types of fence posts or any combination of the three types can be used together with the connecting rods and fasteners to construct a fence, a corner post, an H-brace, or any other type of fence configuration desired.
The connecting rods and the ears and rings, which are standard structural components of the system, allow a fence of any horizontal curvature to be custom built, even when the ground on which the fence is to be built that is not level. Construction of fences, corner posts, and H-braces employing the present invention requires only those tools that are necessary to set the posts and additionally only a couple of tools for securing the connecting rods to the fence posts via bolts or via other suitable fasteners.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a curved fence built around an obstruction employing a corner post and H-brace system for building fences according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a top view of the fence of FIG. 1.
FIG. 3 is a front view of a second straight fence built on uneven ground employing the system of the present invention.
FIG. 4 is a top view of the fence of FIG. 3.
FIG. 5 is a corner post built employing the system of the present invention.
FIG. 6 is a top view of the corner post of FIG. 5.
FIG. 7 is an H-brace built employing the system of the present invention.
FIG. 8 is a straight fence built on level ground employing the system of the present invention.
FIG. 9 is a top view of the fence of FIG. 8.
FIG. 10 is an enlarged front view of a fence post with a combination pair of ears on one side of the post and a ring encircling the pair of ears.
FIG. 11 is the ring of FIG. 10, as indicated by arrow 11 in FIG. 10, shown removed from the post.
FIG. 12 is a top view taken along line 12—12 of FIG. 11.
FIG. 13 is an enlarged view of the post and attached pair of ears of FIG. 10, as indicated by arrow 13 in FIG. 10.
FIG. 14 is a cross sectional view taken along line 14—14 of FIG. 13.
FIG. 15 is an enlarged front view of a fence post with attached pair of ears on one side of the post.
FIG. 16 is a cross sectional view taken along line 16—16 of FIG. 15.
FIG. 17 is an enlarged front view of a fence post with pairs of ears attached on opposite sides of the post.
FIG. 18 is a cross sectional view taken along line 18—18 of FIG. 17 with bolts and nuts shown in relationship to the bolt openings provided in the pairs of ears.
FIG. 19 is an enlarged front view of an end of a connecting rod showing the bolt opening there through.
FIG. 20 is a top view of the connecting rod taken along line 20—20 of FIG. 19.
FIG. 21 is an X-brace built employing the system of the present invention.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT The Invention
Referring now to the drawings and initially to FIGS. 1-9 and 21, there is illustrated a corner post and H-brace system 10 for building fences according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention. The present invention is a system 10 employing three configurations of fence posts 12, connecting rods 14 that extend between adjacent fence posts 12, and fasteners for securing the connecting rods 14 to the posts 12.
FIGS. 1 and 2 illustrate a curved fence that may be built with the system 10 either on level or uneven ground 36 in order to avoid an obstacle 15 such as the one shown in outline in FIGS. 1 and 2. FIGS. 3, 4, 8 and 9 illustrate a straight fence built with the system 10 either on level or uneven ground 36. FIGS. 5 and 6 illustrate a corner post arrangement built with the system 10 either on level or uneven ground 36. FIG. 7 illustrates an H-brace arrangement built with the system 10 either on level or uneven ground 36. FIG. 21 illustrates an X-brace arrangement which can be built with the system 10 only on level ground 36.
Also referring to FIGS. 10-20, the connecting rods 14 attach to the posts 12 via pairs of ears 16 and pairs of opposite ears 16A provided, respectively, on first and second sides 18 and 20 of the posts 12, and via pairs of ring ears 16B provide on rings 22 that rotatably attach to the posts 12 in association with the pairs of ears 16 that are attached on the first side 18 of the posts 12.
FIG. 11 illustrates the ring of FIG. 10, as indicated by arrow 11 in FIG. 10, and FIG. 13 illustrates the post and attached pair of ears of FIG. 10, as indicated by arrow 13 in FIG. 10.
Each of the three types or configurations of fence posts 12 employed in the present system 10 is provided with at least two sets of ears 16 provided on the first side 18 of the post 12. Each set of ears 16 is provided with aligned bolt openings 24 there through for receiving a bolt 26 or other similar type of fastener. Each end 28 of the connecting rods 14 is similarly provided with a bolt opening 30.
As best illustrated in FIGS. 15, 16, 19, and 20, the connecting rods 14 secure to the pairs of ears 16 on adjacent fence posts 12 by inserting the end 28 of the connecting rod 14 between a pair of ears 16 so that the bolt openings 24 and 30 in the pair of ears 16 and in the end 28 of the connecting rod 14 align, and then securing a bolt 26 or other fastening device through the aligned bolt openings 24 and 30. If a bolt 26 is employed, it is secured within the bolt openings 24 and 30 via a nut 32.
Referring now also to FIGS. 15 and 16, the pairs of ears 16 are aligned with a longitudinal axis 34 of their associated fence post 12 so that the connecting rod 14 can pivot upward and downward, i.e. pivot so that the oppose end 28 of the connecting rod 14 can move vertically, at the pair of ears 16 relative to the fence post 12.
As illustrated in FIGS. 17 and 18, each fence post 12 may be provided with additional opposite sets or pairs of ears 16A on the second opposite second side 20 of the post 12 or, alternately as illustrated in FIGS. 10-14, may be provided with rings 22 that secure around the original sets of ears 16 provided on the first side 18 of the post 12. Each ring 22 is provided with a pair of ring ears 16B, and each of the pairs of ears 16A and 16B is provided with aligned bolt openings 24A and 24B, respectively, there through similar to the bolt openings 24 previously described in relationship to the ears 16. Each ring 22 is rotatable horizontally on its associated post 12 so that the connecting rods 14 that attach to the pair of ring ears 16B via the bolt openings 24B can be rotated horizontally relative to its associated fence post 12.
Referring now also to FIGS. 17 and 10, the pairs of ears 16A, and 16B are aligned with the longitudinal axis 34 of their associated fence posts 12 so that the connecting rod 14 can pivot upward and downward, i.e. pivot so that the oppose end 28 of the connecting rod 14 can also move vertically, at the pairs of ears 16A and 16B relative to the fence post 12.
Thus, the three types of fence posts 12 employed in the present system are fence posts 12 having pairs of ears 16 on only a first side 18 of the posts 12; fence posts 12 having pairs of ears 16 and 16B on two opposite sides 18 and 20, respectively, of the posts 12; and fence posts 12 with a combination of a ring 22 associated with each pair of ears 16 where the pairs of ears 16 are located on only the first side 18 of the posts 12. These three types of fence posts 12, along with connecting rods 14 and fasteners 26 and 32 comprise the standard components of the present system 10. Any one of the three types of fence posts 12 or any combination of the two or more or the three types can be used together with the connecting rods 14 and fasteners 26 and 32 to construct a fence, a corner post, an H-brace, and X-brace or any other type of fence configuration desired.
The connecting rods 14 and the ears 16, 16A, and 16B and rings 22, which are standard structural components of the system 10, allow a fence of any horizontal curvature to be custom built, even when the ground 36 on which the fence is to be built that is not level. Construction of fences, corner posts, H-braces, X-braces, etc. employing the present invention requires only those tools that are necessary to set the posts 12 and additionally only a couple of tools for securing the connecting rods 14 to the fence posts 12 via bolts 26 and nuts 32 or via other suitable fasteners.
As illustrated in FIGS. 10, 15, 16, 17, and 18 although not required, decorative caps 38 may optionally be attached to the tops 40 of the posts 12 to prevent water from entering the hollow interior cavities 42 of the posts 12.
While the invention has been described with a certain degree of particularity, it is manifest that many changes may be made in the details of construction and the arrangement of components without departing from the spirit and scope of this disclosure. It is understood that the invention is not limited to the embodiments set forth herein for the purposes of exemplification, but is to be limited only by the scope of the attached claim or claims, including the full range of equivalency to which each element thereof is entitled.

Claims (4)

What is claimed is:
1. A corner post and H-brace system for building fence comprising:
at least two fence posts, each said post provided with at least two pairs of ears located on a first side of the post,
connecting rods, each connecting rod provided with an end for attachment to a pair of ears provided on the posts,
each end of a connecting rod attached to an adjacent fence posts via one of the pairs of ears provided on the posts so that each connecting rod extends between to adjacent fence posts,
each pair of ears provided with a bolt opening there through for removably receiving a fastener, each end of the connection rods provided with a bolt opening there through for removably receiving a fastener,
a fastener extending through the bolt openings of one end of each connecting rod and a pair of ears on the fence posts to removably secure the connecting rods between adjacent fence posts,
each pair of ears aligned vertically with the longitudinal axis of its associated fence post so that its associated rod can pivot upward and downward at the pair of ears,
one or more of said fence posts provided with a ring that encircles one of the pairs of ears provided on the first side of the fence posts, each said ring rotatable horizontally relative to its associated fence post, each ring provided with a pair of ring ears, each pair of ring ears provided with a bolt opening there through for removably receiving a fastener,
a fastener extending through the bolt openings of one end of said connecting rods and an opposite pair of ring ears on the fence posts to removably secure the connecting rods between adjacent fence posts, and
each opposite pair of ring ears aligned vertically with the longitudinal axis of its associated fence post so that its associated rod can pivot upward and downward at the ring ears.
2. A corner post and H-brace system for building fence comprising:
at least two fence posts, each said post provided with at least two pairs of ears located on a first side of the post,
connecting rods, each connecting rod provided with an end for attachment to a pair of ears provided on the posts,
each end of a connecting rod attached to an adjacent fence posts via one of the pairs of ears provided on the posts so that each connecting rod extends between two adjacent fence post,
one or more of said fence posts provided with a ring that encircles one of the pairs of ears provided on the first side of the fence posts, each said ring rotatable horizontally relative to its associated fence post, each ring provided with a pair of ring ears, each pair of ring ears provided with a bolt opening there through for removably receiving a fastener,
a fastener extending through the bolt openings of one end of said connecting rods and an opposite pair of ring ears on the fence posts to removably secure the connecting rods between adjacent fence posts, and
each opposite pair of ring ears aligned vertically with the longitudinal axis of its associated fence post so that its associated rod can pivot upward and downward at the ring ears.
3. A corner post and H-brace system for building fence comprising:
two or most fence posts, each said fence post provided with at least two pair of ears on a first side of the post,
connecting rods attached on their ends to pairs of ears on the posts so that the connecting rods extend between adjacent fence posts and pivot at the ears upward and downward relative to the posts,
at least one fence post provided with a ring secured around each pair of ears, each said ring rotatable horizontally relative to its associated fence post, each ring provided with a pair of ring ears, and
each pair of ring ears provided with a bolt opening for removable attachment to an end of a connecting rod in order to connect adjacent fence posts together via the connecting rods.
4. A corner post and H-brace system according to claim 3 further comprising:
at least two opposite pair of ears provided on an opposite second side of at least one fence post, each opposite pair of ears provided with a bolt opening for removable attachment to an end of a connecting rod, and
connecting rods attached on their ends to opposite pairs of ears on the post so that the connecting rods extend between adjacent fence posts and pivot at the opposite pairs of ears upward and downward relative to the post.
US10/352,573 2003-01-28 2003-01-28 Cornerpost and H-brace system Expired - Fee Related US6779782B1 (en)

Priority Applications (1)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
US10/352,573 US6779782B1 (en) 2003-01-28 2003-01-28 Cornerpost and H-brace system

Applications Claiming Priority (1)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
US10/352,573 US6779782B1 (en) 2003-01-28 2003-01-28 Cornerpost and H-brace system

Publications (1)

Publication Number Publication Date
US6779782B1 true US6779782B1 (en) 2004-08-24

Family

ID=32867898

Family Applications (1)

Application Number Title Priority Date Filing Date
US10/352,573 Expired - Fee Related US6779782B1 (en) 2003-01-28 2003-01-28 Cornerpost and H-brace system

Country Status (1)

Country Link
US (1) US6779782B1 (en)

Cited By (19)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US7121530B1 (en) * 2002-12-09 2006-10-17 John Preta Fence bracket system and fence system using the fence bracket system
ES2267410A1 (en) * 2006-03-03 2007-03-01 Grupo Carlos Serrano Vicario, S.L. Manufacturing method and multifunctional tubular post for fences obtained by means of said method
US20070080333A1 (en) * 2005-10-06 2007-04-12 Perry Lin C Fence system
US20070080334A1 (en) * 2005-10-06 2007-04-12 Perry Lin C Engineered fence system
US20080029748A1 (en) * 2006-08-03 2008-02-07 Final Fence, Inc. Arrangement and method for connecting fence sections
US20080240846A1 (en) * 2007-03-28 2008-10-02 Phillips William J R E Fence panel mounting system
US20090032792A1 (en) * 2005-12-14 2009-02-05 Ryan Lehmann Arrangement and method for connecting fence sections
US20100072749A1 (en) * 2008-09-22 2010-03-25 Oric Holding, L.P. Clamp collar
US20100176361A1 (en) * 2006-11-14 2010-07-15 Lehmann Ryan Handrail system and handrail system connector
US20150117936A1 (en) * 2013-10-30 2015-04-30 University Health Network Connector apparatus
US20170328020A1 (en) * 2015-11-12 2017-11-16 Aaron J. Wiegel Shock Absorbing Retractable Bollard Systems
CN108979309A (en) * 2018-09-11 2018-12-11 浙江卓旺农业科技有限公司 A kind of livestock-raising novel enclosure
US10808418B2 (en) 2017-02-17 2020-10-20 Wayne R. Thiem Fencing connector
US20210054646A1 (en) * 2019-08-23 2021-02-25 Dee Volin Ten-device-in-one reconfigurable adjustable carport, capable of functioning as privacy screen, wind screen, cabana, dog run, retail-tradeshow booth, attic, storage, picnic table, kennel, and carport
US11118373B2 (en) * 2016-05-24 2021-09-14 Hampton Steel Limited Strainer post connector
US20210381272A1 (en) * 2020-06-08 2021-12-09 Origin Point Brands, Llc Prefabricated modular fencing with advantageously-shaped connectors
USD948330S1 (en) * 2020-06-15 2022-04-12 Origin Point Brands, Llc Faceted conoidal connector
USD951082S1 (en) * 2020-06-15 2022-05-10 Origin Point Bran Ds, Llc Smooth incurvate connector
US11767685B2 (en) * 2018-12-21 2023-09-26 Leonel Baeza Fencing system for negotiating topography of surfaces

Citations (21)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US859239A (en) * 1906-10-22 1907-07-09 James R Mcfall Fence.
US2715513A (en) * 1953-04-17 1955-08-16 Kools Brothers Inc Adjustable railing section
US2835475A (en) * 1956-10-22 1958-05-20 Enghauser Mfg Company Inc Interchangeable fence or guard rail structure
US4616950A (en) * 1984-01-31 1986-10-14 Morris Tom C Timber joining devices
US4923176A (en) 1988-01-28 1990-05-08 Harbor Towne Fence, Inc. Fence angular connector assembly
US4951925A (en) * 1988-01-28 1990-08-28 Alternate Number Thirteen Fence connector assembly
US5026028A (en) * 1988-12-19 1991-06-25 Yoshida Kogyo, K. K. Apparatus for connecting strut and horizontal member
US5215290A (en) * 1992-05-19 1993-06-01 Khalessi Hamid R Plastic fence
US5238321A (en) * 1991-01-22 1993-08-24 Uniserve International Products Inc. Modular construction system
US5547169A (en) 1994-11-10 1996-08-20 The Anchor Group Fence assembly with swivel bracket
US5593143A (en) 1995-03-30 1997-01-14 Ferrarin; James A. Universal fence post connector
US5645271A (en) 1994-07-11 1997-07-08 Nunez; Marcos D. Metal fence post with adjustable rail mounting
US5695174A (en) * 1996-01-18 1997-12-09 Tsai; Yang Wen Fence
US5938184A (en) * 1997-06-06 1999-08-17 Action Sales & Marketing, Inc. Plastic fence construction
US6029954A (en) * 1997-03-18 2000-02-29 Murdaca; Domenico Railing assembly
US6053481A (en) 1998-07-28 2000-04-25 Security Fence Manufacturing & Supply Co., Inc. Security fence rail bracket
US20020027223A1 (en) 2000-09-05 2002-03-07 Doyle Thomas L. Fence corner and stretch post assembly
US6406003B1 (en) 1998-10-26 2002-06-18 Joe N. Shaw Barbed wire fence brace and gate hanger and method therefor
US20020121635A1 (en) 2001-03-05 2002-09-05 Erwin Ronald D. Fence bracket
US20030030048A1 (en) * 2001-04-28 2003-02-13 Kroy Building Products, Inc. Rail bracket mounting system with locking pin
US6648304B1 (en) * 2002-03-01 2003-11-18 Xcel Distribution, Inc. Modular fence

Patent Citations (22)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US859239A (en) * 1906-10-22 1907-07-09 James R Mcfall Fence.
US2715513A (en) * 1953-04-17 1955-08-16 Kools Brothers Inc Adjustable railing section
US2835475A (en) * 1956-10-22 1958-05-20 Enghauser Mfg Company Inc Interchangeable fence or guard rail structure
US4616950A (en) * 1984-01-31 1986-10-14 Morris Tom C Timber joining devices
US4923176A (en) 1988-01-28 1990-05-08 Harbor Towne Fence, Inc. Fence angular connector assembly
US4951925A (en) * 1988-01-28 1990-08-28 Alternate Number Thirteen Fence connector assembly
US5026028A (en) * 1988-12-19 1991-06-25 Yoshida Kogyo, K. K. Apparatus for connecting strut and horizontal member
US5238321A (en) * 1991-01-22 1993-08-24 Uniserve International Products Inc. Modular construction system
US5215290A (en) * 1992-05-19 1993-06-01 Khalessi Hamid R Plastic fence
US5645271A (en) 1994-07-11 1997-07-08 Nunez; Marcos D. Metal fence post with adjustable rail mounting
US5547169A (en) 1994-11-10 1996-08-20 The Anchor Group Fence assembly with swivel bracket
US5593143A (en) 1995-03-30 1997-01-14 Ferrarin; James A. Universal fence post connector
US5695174A (en) * 1996-01-18 1997-12-09 Tsai; Yang Wen Fence
US6029954A (en) * 1997-03-18 2000-02-29 Murdaca; Domenico Railing assembly
US5938184A (en) * 1997-06-06 1999-08-17 Action Sales & Marketing, Inc. Plastic fence construction
US6053481A (en) 1998-07-28 2000-04-25 Security Fence Manufacturing & Supply Co., Inc. Security fence rail bracket
US6406003B1 (en) 1998-10-26 2002-06-18 Joe N. Shaw Barbed wire fence brace and gate hanger and method therefor
US20020027223A1 (en) 2000-09-05 2002-03-07 Doyle Thomas L. Fence corner and stretch post assembly
US20020121635A1 (en) 2001-03-05 2002-09-05 Erwin Ronald D. Fence bracket
US6557831B2 (en) * 2001-03-05 2003-05-06 Erwin Industries, Inc. Fence bracket
US20030030048A1 (en) * 2001-04-28 2003-02-13 Kroy Building Products, Inc. Rail bracket mounting system with locking pin
US6648304B1 (en) * 2002-03-01 2003-11-18 Xcel Distribution, Inc. Modular fence

Cited By (27)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US7121530B1 (en) * 2002-12-09 2006-10-17 John Preta Fence bracket system and fence system using the fence bracket system
US20070080333A1 (en) * 2005-10-06 2007-04-12 Perry Lin C Fence system
US20070080334A1 (en) * 2005-10-06 2007-04-12 Perry Lin C Engineered fence system
US20090032792A1 (en) * 2005-12-14 2009-02-05 Ryan Lehmann Arrangement and method for connecting fence sections
ES2267410A1 (en) * 2006-03-03 2007-03-01 Grupo Carlos Serrano Vicario, S.L. Manufacturing method and multifunctional tubular post for fences obtained by means of said method
WO2007099187A1 (en) * 2006-03-03 2007-09-07 Grupo Carlos Serrano Vicario, S.L. Manufacturing method and multifunctional tubular post for fences obtained by means of said method
US20090152521A1 (en) * 2006-03-03 2009-06-18 Carlos Serrano Vicario Manufacturing method and multifunctional tubular post for fences obtained by means of said method
US20080029748A1 (en) * 2006-08-03 2008-02-07 Final Fence, Inc. Arrangement and method for connecting fence sections
US20100176361A1 (en) * 2006-11-14 2010-07-15 Lehmann Ryan Handrail system and handrail system connector
US20080240846A1 (en) * 2007-03-28 2008-10-02 Phillips William J R E Fence panel mounting system
US20100072749A1 (en) * 2008-09-22 2010-03-25 Oric Holding, L.P. Clamp collar
US9637931B2 (en) * 2013-10-30 2017-05-02 University Health Network Connector apparatus
US10407915B2 (en) 2013-10-30 2019-09-10 University Health Network Connector apparatus
US20150117936A1 (en) * 2013-10-30 2015-04-30 University Health Network Connector apparatus
US11085155B2 (en) * 2015-11-12 2021-08-10 Rite-Hite Holding Corporation Shock absorbing retractable bollard systems
US20170328020A1 (en) * 2015-11-12 2017-11-16 Aaron J. Wiegel Shock Absorbing Retractable Bollard Systems
US11993901B2 (en) 2015-11-12 2024-05-28 Rite-Hite Holding Corporation Shock absorbing retractable bollard systems
US11118373B2 (en) * 2016-05-24 2021-09-14 Hampton Steel Limited Strainer post connector
US10808418B2 (en) 2017-02-17 2020-10-20 Wayne R. Thiem Fencing connector
CN108979309A (en) * 2018-09-11 2018-12-11 浙江卓旺农业科技有限公司 A kind of livestock-raising novel enclosure
US11767685B2 (en) * 2018-12-21 2023-09-26 Leonel Baeza Fencing system for negotiating topography of surfaces
US20210054646A1 (en) * 2019-08-23 2021-02-25 Dee Volin Ten-device-in-one reconfigurable adjustable carport, capable of functioning as privacy screen, wind screen, cabana, dog run, retail-tradeshow booth, attic, storage, picnic table, kennel, and carport
US11560733B2 (en) * 2019-08-23 2023-01-24 Dee Volin Ten-device-in-one reconfigurable adjustable carport, capable of functioning as privacy screen, wind screen, cabana, dog run, retail-tradeshow booth, attic, storage, picnic table, kennel, and carport
US20210381272A1 (en) * 2020-06-08 2021-12-09 Origin Point Brands, Llc Prefabricated modular fencing with advantageously-shaped connectors
US11542721B2 (en) * 2020-06-08 2023-01-03 Origin Point Brands, Llc Prefabricated modular fencing with advantageously-shaped connectors
USD948330S1 (en) * 2020-06-15 2022-04-12 Origin Point Brands, Llc Faceted conoidal connector
USD951082S1 (en) * 2020-06-15 2022-05-10 Origin Point Bran Ds, Llc Smooth incurvate connector

Similar Documents

Publication Publication Date Title
US6779782B1 (en) Cornerpost and H-brace system
US5215290A (en) Plastic fence
US6923195B2 (en) Skeleton frame assembly for a tent
US6499435B2 (en) Portable corral
US4667935A (en) Metal fencing, gratings and the like employing novel interconnecting means and method of assembly
US5372354A (en) Picket fence permitting adjacent sections to be oriented angularly
US4194338A (en) Construction components, assemblies thereof, and methods of making and using same
US4677796A (en) Shelter structure
US20090314220A1 (en) Modular Fence Panel and Connecting Member for Welded Wire Kennel
KR101939193B1 (en) Angle and ditection adjusting joint of fence between parapet and rail
US20140131647A1 (en) Method and apparatus for providing braced sections of a fence
KR20120002029U (en) Structure of multipurpose assembly type
GB2248860A (en) Fencing
US4582300A (en) Fence support structure
KR20190056638A (en) Fixing device for angle adjustable fence bar
US4802501A (en) Portable shelter
US4852599A (en) Portable shelter frame structure
KR20060002980A (en) Three-dimensional structure
US5701716A (en) Timber connecting system and timber connecting element
AU2002101002B4 (en) A temporary barrier
AU2001258055B2 (en) Post bracket and fencing system
KR200327704Y1 (en) An assembly type fence
JP3011041U (en) Soccer goal and its net frame
AU605173B2 (en) Tube holding means
AU2005211670B2 (en) A modular structure

Legal Events

Date Code Title Description
REMI Maintenance fee reminder mailed
LAPS Lapse for failure to pay maintenance fees
STCH Information on status: patent discontinuation

Free format text: PATENT EXPIRED DUE TO NONPAYMENT OF MAINTENANCE FEES UNDER 37 CFR 1.362

FP Expired due to failure to pay maintenance fee

Effective date: 20080824